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About The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 26, 1920)
1 Comment-and Discomment they may steal a bit, but so long as they don't nick us for over four bits, and don't come often, we won't hold It against them. The wild, free gypsy life must be glorious. No troubles about paying bills. No income tax No horror of Saturday night! If a man is at all inclined to be sober minded, there are plenty of things to ponder upon. Now, f'rin tance, this morning we spent at least ten minutes finding the "catch" in the "city circulation map" that will Boon be forced upon the atten tion of Alliance advertisers. We didn't particularly begrudge the time. We have a fondness for puzzles. The solution to this one is .given in another column. The matter that puzzles us right now is this: Who is our small, dark enemy. We are not quite sure that be Is a dark man, but one likes to picture a villain as dark. A blonde villain, somehow, fails to be exactly convincing. Think of it yesterday we were blithe and gay today, when we happen to think of it, we (eel like pondering. The reason for this state of mind is the fact that we have had our fortune told, by an aged gypsy lady who came in and innocently inquired for the time and was holding our hand In three sec onds by the clock. So far as we can recall, that is a record. There may be women who can beat It, but they have not yet loomed up on the editorial horizon. The fortune that aged gypr.y lady told us was worth all of four bits. In addition to making the future bright and cheerful, we are ahead one lucky handkerchief (slightly soiled, but still good) which has been three times blessed and three times blowed upon (with the breath only) we nave a lucKy pocketbook; a lucky safe; a lucky checkbook. There were two or three other things that had the right charm put upon them, and from now on all we expect to do Is take the money to the bank and check It out. The gypsies have, changed their method, It seems. In other days they refused to let out a peep until their palms were crossed with silver. Now the older ones, at least, are more smooth. We were afraid to try out the younger one. The system now is to tell the fortune, laying due em phasis on the liberality ot the sub ject, and in the end nick him for more money on the ground of his well known liberality, as shown by the lines of his palm, the cut of his jib and the way the hair grows over his eyes. It's nothing more or less than profiteering, and we are going to bring it to the attention of th woman's army of Nebraska or some other authority. Somehow, we have always liked gypsies, although in earlier days we were certain that they made a prac tice of stealing and eating small chil dren. Now we know them better, or some better, anyhow, and about the worst that can be said is that they don't take as many baths as real clean people would. Now and then There is Just one rift within the lute or one fly in the ointment- take your choice of these two excel lent figures of speech. We have two enemies. And they are. dirt mean. One of them is tall. He Is a sly dog. He talks nice to us to our face, but behind our back oh, there's no tell ing what awful things he says and does. .The other enemy is small. We are not informed as to whether he is fat or skinny, dark or light, but we know he's a tertor. But he fights In the open, so the fortune teller told us, and when he gets going, he'll go strong. We have no one in mind who really answers the description of our small enemy. True, there's one paper sales man who once presented us with a rotten cigar, but we firmly believe that he had the best of Intentions, no matter how poor his judgment was. It doesn't necessarily follow thst because a man knows paper pretty well, that he will have a. good knowledge of cigars. Not every man can pick out a good cigar. And darned few can afford to pay for them, even If they are able to selec. the right blend. We can prove thla by pointing to the large assortment of ropes that are on sale. Now that the oulja board Is com ing Into popularity again, and incl-1 dentally causing a wnole lot or ao nientle difficulties because it speaks wisely but too well, there Is bound tot De a recurrence 01 interest in ior tune telling. In order to forestall this, and give our readers the ben efit of ancient lore, we are going to print complete Instructions for tell ing fortunes by means of a deck of cards. Mind, we do not guarantee these readings, but they have been THE ALLIANCE HERALD, FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1920. handed to us as coming from the gypules themselves, and If the dlree tions are followed, the results will furnish excitement for an hour, or an evening. So near as we can discover. It does n't make much difference how the cards are dealt. The best way, of course, Is to make use of the magic numbers three, seven or nine. Seven Is the best number, but you get more cards If you try nine. Get a group around a table, cut the cards very often and In odd ways, and lay them out, in neat rows, face up. Remem ber that the dealer cannot tell his own fortune. . And then read 'em and weep. Here's the key: King of spades, dark oldish man, married. Queen of spades, woman with dark eyes and hair. Jack of spades, young man with dark eyes and hair, unmarried. Ten 6f spades, unpleasant news from away. Nine of spades, bad luck, funeral or If it conies with the ace of spades, sure death. Eight of spades, small disappoint ment. Seven of spades, a meeting of un pleasant nature. Six of spades, agitated condition ot the mind. Five of spades, disappointment over love. Four of spades, sickness or death Three of spades, unpleasant sur prise. Two of spades, tears. Ace of spades, death or sad news over the telephone or wireless. Note. All spades have an 111 meaning and If a greater number of these cards come out In a fortune it is a bad fortune. White Trucks What person at all interested in motor vehicles does not class the "White highest among the top-notchers? White Trucks have established this firm reputation by. Years of Performance It is the "365-day-a-year" service that you get from the White that insures your getting THE MOST FOR YOUR MONEY ALL SIZES IN STOCK Frank W. Miller CORNER SECOND AND LARAMIE King of clubs, oldish man with grayish hair and dark eyes. Queen of clubs, woman with dark hair and light eyes or dark eyes and light hair. Jack of clubs, young man wltb dark hair and llg' t eyes or dark eyes and light hair. Ten of clubs, property, place of amusement, money at night. Nine of clubs, Journey. Eight of clubs, disappointment, Blight. Seven of clubs, good luck, happy surprise. . Six of clubs, agitation, annoyance. Five of clubs, party or gathering of unpelasant nature. Four of clubs. Journey acrors a body of water. Three of clubs, small surprlso, rather pleasant. Two of clubs, a stranger or one who has been absent for a long time ,1s coming. ' Ace of clubs, business proposition or business matters. King of hearts, represents a light oldish man, married or divorced, someone over thirty-five years old. Queen of hearts, a fair woman. Jack of hearts, an unmarried woman. Ten of hearts, marriage, or party where strong love vibrations exist, also money. Nine of hearts, wish card, the best card in the pack. If It comes out on the boards It means "You'll get your wish." Eight of hearts, largest surprise in the pack, usually over love. Seven of hearts, good luck, sur prise over love. Six of hearts, strong love vibra tions, family, etc. Five of hearts, represents a party with someone we love. Four of hearts, marriage of Indi vidual, how soon this is to take place depends on the numbers on the cards about it, and their complexion. Three of hearts, happy surprise over love matters. Two of hearts, small party or tete-a-tete. . Ace of hearts, proposal of mar riage or love letter. 4 i Ii4 w I 333 An Economical Broom NOW comes the DAISY-LEE, a new style, differently con structed broom, with an im proved and patented feature that makes it GROOMS 1 ill Jl The protective fibre shield over the shoulder prevents breaking. Under nealh the shield the patented fattening of the body of the broom to the handle holds the broom corn in a firm position and keeps it pointing down. When worn pretty well, cut the sewing re move the thread The New Style DAISY-LEE BROOM is still good for lots of sweeping. Only test can prove how one DAISY LEE will outwear and outlaat two or three of the old atyle, straw-littering kind. ' BROOM HINT 3 th floor. Lmj a r 'holder or pitr . Trw-rye in ujo . i itit) hniifiitt tuuitf tt uu a tutU. "SwMpa CLEAN up to th fctndla" OrtW mm, two or mm DAISY IXfi today. Dulm wrtlo LEE BROOM DUSTER COMPANY rWll. Maw. Unmln, Nrhr, Daprt. la. King of diamonds, represents very fair or gray, oldish man. Queen ot diamonds, fair woman, or gray. Jack . of diamonds, young light man. Ten of 'diamonds, money at night. Nine of diamonds, money.. Eight of diamonds, big surprise over money matters. Seven of diamonds, good luck re garding money. Six of diamonds, smaller amount of money. . Five of diamonds, party or meet ing over money affairs, favorable; Four of diamonds. Journey about money or money coming to you on Journey, Thrre of diamonds, surprise over money. Two of diamonds, party or meet ing over money matters. Ace of diamonds, package of money, check, present of diamond ring. Al Wlker, of Alliance, sells monuments for the Palne-Fishburn Granite Co. See him for best prices. 64 Furthermore, the fact that Eve never went shopping was no sign that she didn't need to. . Baldness seldom becomes those, who become bald. . Most men are better acquainted .Brighten Things Up. Spring wilh its Anual "Clean Up Paint Up" campaign will soon bo with tis. To help in the gciferal good work wc have stocked our shelves with the Best There Is in Kalsoniiii?, Taints, Varnish and Floor Finishes. HYGIENIC KALSOMINE especially recommend Hygienic Kalsorninv as tho most attractive, economical, easily applied and generally desired wall covering on the market. Jt comes in "Whites and Sixteen Tint J, all al!ul.tted to satisfy some particular wish on the part cf the user. We arc certain you can find just tho shude you have been wanting. You can have tho lighter shades in great variety or you may select one of the rich velvety colors. The fire-rcsisting properties will interest you. ALSO OTHER WALL COVERINGS LOWE BROTHERS KYANISE FLOOR FINISH. Let ua help you with your Spring Clean Up Difficulties. FLOOR PAINTS AND F. J. BRENNAN ALLIEN CE, DRUG GIST NEBRASKA It Is Far Better to deal with home merchants than to tike chances with mail order concerns. This aplies to every business in general but to the Hide and Fur business in particular. We have tried it out and we know positively. When we say we pay the highest market price for your Hides and Furs we mean it and can de liver the goods. Various mail order concerns will offer you a high price for the "Best Furs" and a vc'ry cheap price for others. You send in a bunch to them BUT WnO DOES THE GRADING? Do YouT Not a bit of it. THEY DO THE GRADING. And rest assured they do not lose anything by it. Wc know just how much they can pay for Hides and Furs, and so will you if you look at the market. Don't believe that youH net more from them, because they can afford to pay you only so much, and it mnst be below the market quotations. . TAKE A REASONABLE PRICE ON ALL AND NET MORE. Alliance Hide and Fur Co Phone 222 311 Laramie THE UNIVERSAL CAR The Ford Runabout is a perfect whirlwind of utility. Fits into the daily wants of everybody, anywhere, everywhere, and all the time. For town and country it is all that its name implies a Runabout. Low in purchase price, low in running cost, low in cost of maintenance, with all the sturdy strength, dependability nd reliability for which Ford car are noted. The demand grows larger every day, 60 we solicit orders to be placed without delay to assure reasonably prompt delivery. We are authorized Ford dealers and ask the patronage of owners of Ford cars for all repair work. We know how to properly take care of Ford cars and we guarantee genuine Ford Parts when making replacements. Don't take chances with outside concerns. Your Ford car is too valuable. Coursey & Miller F0RDS0N TRACTORS AND POWER FAR1UNO EQUIPMENT Insist a Ginulne Ford Parts ELEVEN with faith and hope than they are with charity. U